Korean. American. Podcast

The Finale: One Korean. One American. One Last Conversation.

After nearly 130 episodes and three years of conversations, Korean. American. Podcast. is coming to a close. What began as a naive and unassuming attempt to deepen our u

Episode 128: The Final Ssamary Pt.2

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for Part Two of their final podcast summary, diving deep into the core pillars of Korean culture they’ve explored over the last 125+ ep

Episode 127: The Final Ssamary Pt.1

This week, Jun and Daniel escape the studio for a special 24-hour "vacation" to a modern hanok in Seoul's Seochon neighborhood to record their final wrap-up episodes

Episode 126: Thank You, Halmonis

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a deeply personal and emotional episode dedicated to honoring the lives, sacrifices, and unconditional love of Daniel’s two halmoni

Episode 125: A Stockholm Castle Wedding, Jeonse Stress, and Kids’ Milestones

This week, Jun and Daniel delay the topic they were supposed to discuss and instead catch up after Daniel's recent trip to Stockholm, Sweden. Daniel brings back some

A Special Announcement

🎉 We're finally doing it! After a year and a half of talking about it, we're having our very first (and probably only 😅) in-person Korean. American. Podcast me

Episode 124: The One With the Little Guests

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a very special, one-of-a-kind episode featuring four unprecedented guests: Daniel’s children! Ranging in age from 3 to 11, the kids

Episode 123: A Busan Birthday, Tank Day Disaster, and Spitting Watermelon Seeds

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for their final "regular" episode before Daniel's upcoming move back to the US. Daniel shares the stressful reality of his interna

Episode 122: The Beginning of the End

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a very special, albeit bittersweet, episode disguised as a fake media review of the movie Decision to Leave. After five beautiful a

Episode 121: A Spontaneous Dinner Guest, Spring Smiles, and The Joy of Defamiliarization

This week, Jun and Daniel ditch the "News and Trends" segments for a massive, all-encompassing "Daily Life" episode. Daniel shares his recent family trip to Gyeongju, rev

Episode 120: A Korean 1st Grade Entrance Ceremony (입학식), BTS Comeback, and The Gift of Perspective

This week, Jun and Daniel catch up on their busy lives. Jun rants about his tech startup's obsession with AI efficiency over actual value, sparking a deep dive into

Episode 119: No Other Choice (어쩔수가없다) Media Review

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down for a dedicated media review of Park Chan-wook's newly released dark comedy thriller, No Other Choice (어쩔수가없다). Starring heavyweig

Episode 118: Korean Mu-ism, Spiritual Tarot Reading and Western Magic ft. Claire

Disclaimer: Everything shared in this conversation represents the guest's own personal experiences and perspectives — not advice, instruction, or advocacy of any kin

Episode 117: A House Fire, The 5-Minute Dentist, Salad Utensils, and Matters of National Pride

This week, Jun and Daniel catch up on a whirlwind of events, starting with a frightening story about a fire at Jun's parents' house in Daegu that led to an unex

Episode 116: A 2964% Bonus, Indirectness Overload, and The Complexity of Taking a Stand

This week, Jun and Daniel dive back into their regular programming with a packed episode. Daniel shares his recent first-time shopping experience for men's skincare

Episode 115: Dubai Chewy Cookies, The K-Town Time Capsule, and The Sacredness of Goodbyes

This week, Jun and Daniel return from a month-long hiatus packed with international travel. Jun shares his experience in Los Angeles, discussing the eerie perfection of W

Episode 114: Culinary Class Wars 2 Media Review

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down to review the highly anticipated second season of "Culinary Class Wars" (흑백요리사). In a break from their usual format, the hosts dedicate

Episode 113: Outside the Seas Vacations, D+4 Kimchi, and Yet Another Data Leak

This week, Jun and Daniel kick off 2026 (while still technically in 2025) with a travel-centric episode filled with cultural observations. Daniel recounts his family trip

Episode 112: 2025 Year End Wrap Up “SSAMary”

This week, Jun and Daniel celebrate Christmas and close out 2025 with their third annual "Ssamary"—a comprehensive year-end wrap-up. The episode begins with a look at the

Episode 111: Pizza Injustice, American Jeong, and A Growing Sense of Home

This week, Jun and Daniel catch up on a busy month of events, kicking things off with Daniel’s participation in "No Shave November" and the cultural stigma surrounding be